Ari Oliver Obituary
In Loving Memory of Baby Ari Rose Oliver
Born Sleeping on October 10, 2025
Hampton Sentara Hospital
Our precious Baby Ari Rose Oliver was born into the arms of angels on October 10, 2025, at Hampton Sentara Hospital. Though her time with us was brief, Ari Rose's presence filled our hearts with immeasurable love, light, and peace. She was a beautiful gift from God whose spirit will forever live within our family.
Ari Rose is the cherished daughter of Nichelle Cooke and Melvin Oliver, and the beloved sibling of Terry Johnson, Dashouniqic McLean-Cooke, Nylah James, Melvin Oliver, Treshawn Cooke, Deshawna Christia, Aaliyah Wilson-Cooke, Trevon Cooke, Ariyah Williams, and Seth Oliver. She is also the loving niece of Jior Williams-Cooke.
Our hearts find comfort in the words of faith:
"To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return." - Qur'an 2:156
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18
Though Ari Rose's tiny hands never held ours for long, her gentle soul touched us deeply and eternally.
Too Beautiful for Earth
An angel in the book of life
Wrote down our baby's birth,
Then whispered as she closed the book,
'Too beautiful for earth.'
Your tiny hands, your peaceful face,
Forever in our hearts you'll stay.
Though Heaven holds you in its care,
Our love will never fade away.
The family of Baby Ari Rose Oliver extends heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support shown during this difficult time. Your kindness has brought comfort and strength to our hearts.
Forever our baby, forever our blessing.
Simply Cremation is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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